Police seek sightings of wanted man

Christchurch Police
are appealing for any information on the whereabouts of a
man wanted in relation to domestic incidents over the past
48 hours.

The man is James Arthur Matthew William Brown,
aged 47, of Christchurch.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant
Sarah Illingworth says although there is no threat to the
general public, Brown is considered dangerous and should not
be approached. Police believe he may have access to
firearms.

Brown is wanted in connection with domestic
incidents at two separate addresses in Woolston on Wednesday
night and Thursday morning. Nobody was injured in the
incidents.

Anyone sighting him, or anyone who has
information as to his whereabouts, should contact Police on
111 immediately, or the Christchurch Central station on (03)
3637400.

Information can also be provided anonymously to
the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555
111.

ENDS

Police seek sightings of wanted man

Friday, 14 February 2014 -
1:54pm

Canterbury

Christchurch Police are appealing for
any information on the whereabouts of a man wanted in
relation to domestic incidents over the past 48 hours.

The
man is James Arthur Matthew William Brown, aged 47, of
Christchurch.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Sarah
Illingworth says although there is no threat to the general
public, Brown is considered dangerous and should not be
approached. Police believe he may have access to
firearms.

Brown is wanted in connection with domestic
incidents at two separate addresses in Woolston on Wednesday
night and Thursday morning. Nobody was injured in the
incidents.

Anyone sighting him, or anyone who has
information as to his whereabouts, should contact Police on
111 immediately, or the Christchurch Central station on (03)
3637400.

Information can also be provided anonymously to
the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555
111.

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